The fish living near a coral reef feed off of small organisms found in the reef's crevices. Some sea animals hide among the coral for protection against larger predators. Even though it is not living, the sand under the coral reef is also useful as it holds the coral reef in place. Identify the term given to these interacting organisms and the nonliving parts of their environment.

A) habitat

B) population

C) community Eliminate

D) ecosystem

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Biology

Roger Wright

2 May, 23:25

The fish living near a coral reef feed off of small organisms found in the reef's crevices. Some sea animals hide among the coral for protection against larger predators. Even though it is not living, the sand under the coral reef is also useful as it holds the coral reef in place. Identify the term given to these interacting organisms and the nonliving parts of their environment.

A) habitat

B) population

C) community Eliminate

D) ecosystem

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Alisa Klein · Answer 1

The correct answer is option D) "ecosystem".

Explanation:

An ecosystem is one of the most broad concepts used in Ecology. Ecosystem refers to a biological community, including its living and nonliving components and how they interact. All the components mentioned in this example are part of an ecosystem, including the fish, the coral reefs, the small organisms, the predators, the sand, and how they all interact to each other.